Former Blade Staffers Launch 'DC Agenda'

From the ashes of the Washington Blade, DC Agenda has risen. The staff of the suddenly shuttered LGBT publication has managed to put together a new web site and "a modest, early iteration" of a print edition, both out today, less than a week after they all lost their jobs. From their introductory message:

The former staff of the Washington Blade remains united and DC Agenda represents our effort at continuing the important mission and work of the Blade. It will grow and evolve to include a much larger and more diverse group of voices. But the core of the Washington Blade’s work remains unchanged. We will cover Congress, the White House, the LGBT rights movement, the D.C. marriage fight, local hate crimes and other political issues important to the LGBT residents of the city.

It’s been a tough week for us, but we are buoyed by the outpouring of support from people all over the city and beyond. We welcome and need your help and will respond to each offer as soon as possible. Thank you to all who have pledged to stick with us, especially our advertisers. Please visit savetheblade.com for updated information on DC Agenda or to make a gift to support the new venture.

We haven't yet been able to find any of the print editions placed around town, but today's first online stories offer up reporting on Dignity USA, a gay Catholic group that is urging the D.C. government not to back down to the threats of Catholic Charities over the same-sex marriage issue, a few local Thanksgiving volunteer opportunities, and news about a U.S. House committee vote to approve legislation "that would benefit the partners of LGBT federal workers," among other items.

Best of luck to the DC Agenda as they get on their feet.

UPDATE: @DCAgenda has been tweeting the locations where you can find a copy of the print edition, so head over there if you'd like to pick one up.